a new trial for amanda knox. it stunned her and her family. remember, she was acquitted almost 18 months ago of murder. this legal nightmare began six years ago. >> and as you said, it's continuing. her attorney ted simon will join us live in just a moment. he was the one who broke the news to amanda this morning. let's get right to abc's lama hasan with the breaking developments. lama? >> reporter: good morning to you, robin. what a dramatic day. italy's highest criminal court has ordered a retrial in the gays